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Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

6 Italian dinner recipes

6 Italian dinner recipes

Pasta, pizza, mozzarella...here's a new take on some Italian, kid-favourite foods.

Kristy Woudstra

13 perfect potluck recipe ideas

13 perfect potluck recipe ideas

Forget the nacho dip and cookies that usually show face at a potluck. Our recipes will put you ahead of the game.

Today's Parent

First time field trip volunteer? Here's what you need to know

First time field trip volunteer? Here's what you need to know

Thinking about being a field trip volunteer for your kid's next big outing? Here are some dos and don'ts that will come in handy.

Nadine Silverthorne

The ultimate parents' guide to podcasts for kids

The ultimate parents' guide to podcasts for kids

Here's everything you need to know to download, stream and listen to this trending (and gloriously screen-free!) form of entertainment.

Frannie Ucciferri, Common Sense Media

10 best communities to raise a family in Canada

10 best communities to raise a family in Canada

In a brand new ranking, Maclean's factored in daycare costs and looked for communities with lots of children to find the best towns and cities for families.

Maclean's

10 inclusive playgrounds in Canada where kids with disabilities will love to play

10 inclusive playgrounds in Canada where kids with disabilities will love to play

At these Canadian playparks, kids with mobility, sensory and sight challenges can get active and have fun alongside non-disabled peers.

Lisa Kadane

This is what it’s like to live in a trailer with three kids—for seven months

This is what it’s like to live in a trailer with three kids—for seven months

Feeling burnt out, this family of five hit the road travelling across the U.S. in their RV. This is their adventure in photos.

Samantha Butler

8 outdoor activities that develop fine motor skills

8 outdoor activities that develop fine motor skills

From drawing with sidewalk chalk to swinging from the monkey bars, summertime play can help your kids build essential fine motor skills.

Claire Gagne

Is yelling at your kids as bad as spanking?

Is yelling at your kids as bad as spanking?

Research claiming yelling at kids is as harmful as hitting or spanking has many parents worried. Learn about the long-term effects for your family.

Lisa van de Geyn

The way your toddler looks at your face could be an early sign of autism

The way your toddler looks at your face could be an early sign of autism

A new technique that analyzes kids' eye-gaze patterns might be the key to helping doctors more quickly and accurately diagnose autism.

Anita Layton

Yes, I celebrate my kids’ tiny accomplishments—with balloons and cake

Yes, I celebrate my kids’ tiny accomplishments—with balloons and cake

The kids passed swimming lessons? We’re having ice cream for dinner! In our house, the smallest accomplishments are worth celebrating.

Leslie Kennedy

What’s The Difference Between A Tantrum And A Meltdown?

What’s The Difference Between A Tantrum And A Meltdown?

They can look the same, but their causes are wildly different—as are the best ways to handle them. Here’s how to tell what’s what.

Lisa Kadane

10 recipes starring raspberries

10 recipes starring raspberries

'Tis the season to be eating these luscious summer berries. From sangria to smoothie bowls, these versatile berries are ready to be the star of your meal.

Simone Olivero

Binge-watch after bedtime: What's new on Netflix Canada in August 2019

Binge-watch after bedtime: What's new on Netflix Canada in August 2019

Bridget Jones's Diary, Blue Crush and new episodes of How to Get Away with Murder and GLOW are coming. Here's what's new on Netflix Canada in August 2019

Kevin John Siazon

14 family-friendly wineries where kids are welcome

14 family-friendly wineries where kids are welcome

Yes, you can take your kids wine tasting and these vineyards across the United States and Canada have tons of fun activities for the whole family.

Barbara Barrielle

6 autism-friendly airports parents and caregivers should know about

6 autism-friendly airports parents and caregivers should know about

These airports want to make flying less stressful for kids with sensory sensitivities.

Valerie Howes

16 kids’ movies and shows that are new on Netflix Canada in August 2019

16 kids’ movies and shows that are new on Netflix Canada in August 2019

Every month, Netflix Canada adds family-friendly shows and movies for your kids to stream. Here's what's coming up in August 2019.

Kevin John Siazon

10 ways to relieve an itchy bug bite

10 ways to relieve an itchy bug bite

Mosquitoes, hornets and black flies are, unfortunately, a mainstay of summer. Here’s how to soothe those itchy bug bites naturally.

Today's Parent

4 tech tools that manage kids’ screen time so you don’t have to

4 tech tools that manage kids’ screen time so you don’t have to

Managing kids' screen time can be a never-ending battle. So if technology can help an exhausted parent solve this problem, why not use it?

Christine Persaud

5 Easy Make-Ahead Breakfasts to Speed Up Your Morning Routine

5 Easy Make-Ahead Breakfasts to Speed Up Your Morning Routine

Skip the Cheerios (no offence, Cheerios) and get a head start on your morning with tasty breakfasts that can be prepared in advance.

Simone Olivero